McDonald Named Molino Park Elementary Teacher Of Year
November 8, 2011
Twinette McDonald has been named Teacher of the Year at Molino Park Elementary School. She is the school’s music educator.
Pictured: Teacher of Year Twinette McDonald leads students recently at Molino Park Elementary School. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Bratt Park To Be Renamed Tuesday For Fallen Marine Lcpl. Travis Nelson
November 7, 2011
The Bratt Community Park will be renamed Tuesday in honor of LCpl. Travis M. Nelson, the local Marine killed in action in Afghanistan on August 18.
An official dedication for the “LCpl Travis M. Nelson Park” and a monument in his honor will be held on Tuesday, November 8 at 2 p.m. at the park on West Highway 4, just west of Northview High School.
The Nelson family requested the county’s permission to place a monument at the park on Highway 4 near Northview High School, just two doors down from where Travis Nelson grew up. The Escambia County Commission later voted to rename the park in the Marine’s honor.
Nelson was the first soldier killed in action from the Walnut Hill or Bratt area since 1969.
Pictured top: Work continues on a memorial in honor of LCpl Travis M. Nelson at the Bratt Community Park, which will be renamed Tuesday in Nelson’s honor. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Walnut Hill Fire Honors Firemen, Community Members During Fish Fry
November 6, 2011
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department honored members of the community and the department during their 42nd annual fish fry Saturday.
District Chief Chris Brown said the Walnut Hill Station had responded to 357 calls during the past year in their 200 square mile district with 16 active members.
Chester Jantz received the department’s community service award for hosting the annual Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo at his catfish pond on South Highway 99. The fishing rodeo is provided to the disabled for free as a project of the Pensacola Fiesta of Five Flags organization. [Click here for a May story about this year's fishing rodeo.]
Jeffrey Huber was recognized as firefighter of the year, an award chosen by his peers. Kevin Mininger was named officer of the year. Arthur Levins was also recognized for 30 years of service to the department on Saturday, his 50th birthday, with a gift, cake and a letter from Gov. Rick Scott.
The department also recognized Robbie Whitfield for providing over 7,200 training hours for station members.
A blood drive during the fish fry collected 25 units of blood, according to Sarah Noel of Northwest Florida Blood Services. She said 110 units of blood were collected during drives at the Walnut Hill fire department during the year, up from last year. The next blood drive at the Walnut Hill Fire Station will be 8 a.m. until noon on January 12.
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Pictured top: Kevin Mininger (left) was honored as officer of the year Saturday by the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured inset and below: Hundreds enjoyed the department’s annual fish fry. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Northview High 2011 Homecoming Court
November 6, 2011
Lauren McCall was named the 2011 Northview High School Homecoming Queen Friday night. Also named Friday night were:
- First Runner-up: Mallory Turner
- Second Runner-up: Savanna Singleton
- Junior Maid: Shaquanna Jones
- Sophomore Maid: Lindsey Francis
- Freshman Maid: Kamryn Brock
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery, click here.
Pictured top: Sophomore Maid Lindsey Francis, Junior Maid Shaquanna Jones, Second Runner-up Savanna Singleton, Homecoming Queen Lauren McCall, First Runner-up Mallory Turner, and Freshman Maid Kamryn Brock. Pictured inset: 2010 Homecoming Queen Brooke Tullis crowns 2011 Northview High School Homecoming Queen Lauren McCall. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photos: Northview Homecoming Parade
November 5, 2011
Click here for a photo gallery from Friday afternoon’s Northview High School Homecoming Parade.
Pictured: The Northview High School Homecoming Parade rolls through Bratt Friday afternoon. NorthEscambia.com photo, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Elementary Releases First Nine Weeks Honor Roll
November 3, 2011
The following students were named to the first nine weeks honor roll at Byrneville Elementary School:
Kindergarten: Mrs. Barberree
All Satisfactory:
- Adrianna Atallah
- Wyatt Everly
- Nolin Godwin
- Hank Grant
- Jakyia Newton
- Reygan Steadham
- Tyler Riggs
- Dalton Wolfe
Kindergarten: Mrs. Rogers
All Satisfactory:
- Ethan Bingham
- Alexa Castro
- Riley Dawson
- Caitlyn Dortch
- Madalyn Grimes
- Bobbie-Sue Jarrel
- Meredith Johnston
First Grade: Mrs. Dawson
All A’s:
- Leah Anderson
- Kayla Johnson
- Emily Levins
- Kaden Odom
- Aubrey Stuckey
A’s and B’s:
- Josh Diamond
- Aloysia Dortch
- Audrey Goetter
- Chase Hampton
- Johnnie Howell
- Aleigh Thornton
First Grade: Mrs. Thornton
A’s and B’s:
- Hunter Barnes
- C.J. Bell
- Drake Allen Driskell
- Briana Dunsford
- Emily Lambeth
- Jessica Loftis
- Grace Long
- D.J. Pugh
Second Grade: Mrs. Weaver
All A’s:
- Shelby Cotita
- Torka Mills
- Dillon Spears
A’s and B’s:
- Hunter Borelli
- Tessa Flowers
- Kaitlyn Gafford
- Jace Gifford
- Taylor Levins
- James Loftis
- Lillie McCall
- Harley Walker
Third Grade: Mrs. Dunsford
All A’s:
- Sopia Cotita
- Maille Kilcrease
- Ty Rolin
A’s and B’s:
- Travon Brown
- Logan Bryan
- Alyssa Goldenpenny
- Heather Knowles
- Abigail Levins
- De’Janique Lowery
- Tyler Merchant
- Cash Wilson
Fourth Grade: Mrs. Gilmore
All A’s:
- Alex Glidewell
- Cloe Smith
A’s and B’s:
- Skyler Busbee
- Savannah Steadham
- Samantha Walston
- Olivia Watson
- Hannah Merchant
Fourth grade: Mrs. Sellers
All A’s:
- Ian Gifford
- Nicky Trump
A’s and B’s:
- Alexis Lee
- Kelli Merchant
- Lea Nall
Fifth grade: Mrs. Johnston
All A’s:
- Austin Adams
- Rebecca Diamond
- Paige Killam
- Seth Killam
- Tanner Levins
- Alex McMinn
- Courtney Payne
- Destiny Payne
A’s and B’s:
- Jacob Borelli
- Matthew Caine
- Patton Goetter
- Colby Graham
- Gracie Johnson
- Keyana Macks
- Sarah Nelson
- Hunter Moseley
- Peyton Newsome
- Faith Watters
Photo Gallery: Hundreds Attend Molino Fall Carnival
November 1, 2011
Hundreds of people attended a community-wide Fall Festival in Molino Monday night. Sponsored by four area churches, the interdenominational event provided a safe Christian alternative on Halloween night.
For a NorthEscambia.com photo gallery from the event, click here.
The event was sponsored by Victory Assembly of God, Highland Baptist Church, CrossFaith Church and Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
The event featured a variety of games, bounce house, a hayride and lots of free food.
Pictured top: The “Potty Toss” was a popular game Monday night during an annual Fall Festival in Molino. Pictured inset and below: The annual Fall Festival sponsored by four Molino area churches Monday night in Molino. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Photo Gallery: Century Care Center Halloween Carnival
November 1, 2011
Century Care Center held their annual Halloween Fall Carnival Monday afternoon with lots of fun and a haunted house for trick 0r treaters.
Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Homecoming Parade Planned
October 31, 2011
The Northview High School Homecoming Parade will be held next Friday afternoon.
Entries are being accepted now for the parade at 1:00 p.m on November 4. Floats, walkers, vehicles, etc. can sign up now by calling (850) 327-6681 ext 254.
BBQ sandwich lunches will be available for $5 on the day of the parade, and homecoming shirts will be $10. To purchase a lunch or t-shirt, see any Northview DCT member, or call (850) 327-6681 ext 254.
The parade will travel from Bratt Elementary School to Northview High School. West Highway 4 will be closed from approximately 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. between the two schools for the parade.
Photos: Molino Park Fairy Tale Night
October 31, 2011
Molino Park Elementary School recently held their annual Fairy Tale Night with activities to encourage students to enjoy reading.
In additional to fairy tales “Paul Bunyan” read by Matt Brabham and “The Three Little Pigs” read by Paul Morrellbook, events included a character costume contest, with Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz and a pirate from Peter Pan stealing the show.
Pictured: Fair Tale Night at Molino Park Elementary School. Submitted photos by Candice Blackburn for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.